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usb 5v across the battery terminal

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 1:30 pm
by cafeciaojoe
is it possible to put 5v across the battery terminal?

my crazy flies have a casing on them the prevents the usb terminal being used.

Whilst o display I would like to keep them powered so they they are lit up.

i cant use the battery because it is being kept on charge,

would i break the CF if i made a JST to USB cable to keep the CF on?

Re: usb 5v across the battery terminal

Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:44 pm
by tobias
The VUSB is meant for this. This is available both at he deck port but also as soldering pads left of the USB connector.

Re: usb 5v across the battery terminal

Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:34 am
by cafeciaojoe
Thanks Tobias,

The LED ring only works for a few seconds before restarting when plugged into usb without a battery.

Is it ok to keep the battery plugged in and just charge the battery via usb, AND have the LED ring on?

Re: usb 5v across the battery terminal

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:58 am
by tobias
The VUSB is limited to 500mA so that might be a problem. Yes it is OK to have the battery connected, it will then work as a battery bank and supply power when there is a high load and charge otherwise.